# NTSB FTW01LA198: Cessna 150, N10088, Miami, OK, August 26, 2001

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 26, 2001, 10:35 local (15:35 UTC)
- Place: Miami, OK
- Coordinates: 36.83361, -94.903892
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.8336&lon=-94.9039&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 29, 2003
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: FAA
- NTSB case key (mKey): 53144
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW01LA198
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/53144/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA198

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

The pilot reported that the airplane stalled during the initial takeoff climb from the 2,600-feet long sod airstrip.  He stated that the accident could have been prevented by watching the airspeed and the climb rate of the airplane.  He reported having accumulated a total of 21,000 hours, with 2 hours in make and model.

## Factual narrative

On August 26, 2001, approximately 1035 central daylight time, a Cessna 150 airplane, N10088, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a loss of control during initial takeoff climb from the Old "66" Airstrip, near Miami, Oklahoma.  The private pilot sustained minor injuries and his passenger was not injured.  The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.  The flight was originating at the time of the accident with Terrell, Texas, as their intended destination.

In the enclosed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot reported that the airplane stalled during the initial takeoff climb from the 2,600-feet long sod airstrip.  The 69-year old pilot added that the accident could have been prevented by watching the airspeed and the climb rate of the airplane.  The  pilot reported having accumulated a total of 21,000 hours, with 2 hours in the Cessna 150 aircraft.

The airplane came to rest in the inverted position.  Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to both wings and the fuselage.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N10088](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N10088-2006-01-27), registration cancelled 2006-01-27, S/N 15074784, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Cessna 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150l) (registry code 2071826) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: Continental O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Gregory Epperson
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: 70OK, Miami, OK
- Destination: TRL, Terrel, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 69; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review May 1, 2001; seat: left; flight hours: 21,000 total, 2 in this make and model, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 30° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 75 °F
- Altimeter: 30.07 inHg
- Observed at: GMJ

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 20010826023529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010826023529A), Aug 26, 2001: Cessna 150, Miami, OK, No damage. (.19) On August 26, 2001, approximately 1035 central daylight time, a Cessna 150 airplane, N10088, registered to a private individual, was substantially…

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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